Lend a Hand to Preserve Parks & Trails
Help protect and improve New York’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re passionate about trail upkeep, community events, or environmental stewardship, there’s a volunteer opportunity that’s fun, impactful, and rewarding.
i love my park day
Take part in one of the largest single-day volunteer events in New York. Activities include trail restoration, planting trees and gardens, removing invasive species, and beautifying parks and historic sites.
canal clean sweep
Join a statewide spring cleanup event along the historic Canalway Trail–just in time for Earth Day. Volunteers help remove litter and debris from canal lands, lock areas, and parks to ready them for the busy season ahead.
join our bike tours
Assist on PTNY’s signature bike tours Cycle the Erie Canal & Cycle the Hudson Valley by helping with route marking, SAG support, luggage logistics, or rest stops. In return, committed volunteers ride for free.
Love Our new york lands
Through a series of hands-on volunteer events, education, and stewardship activities, Love Our New York Lands inspires people like you to get outside and give back.
